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Writing on your blog
Well, bet you thought I'd forgotten all about this. I've been so busy editing my novel, and dealing with life's interruptions--there's never a dull moment in my life--, just haven't gotten here. I know, that's not good to create a following. So, I'm reading up on...
You’ve Written Your Book. Now What?
Well, it's been a long time since I've written on my blog, but I'm finally caught up, sort of, and here I am again. First the last cliches: kept up with the Joneses- means to attempt to live in the style of one's more affluent neighbors or acquaintances. Comes from a...
Domain Names and Websites
How many of you have a domain name? How many have websites? How many found it daunting to decide where, when, and how? Last Cliches: Powers that Be - those in authority. Believe it or not, this comes from the Bible: from Paul's Epistle to the Romans (13:1) all...
Creativity Flows
Well, can't believe how life gets in the way of your writing. Every time I say I'm back, something new happens. I'll explain below, but first... Cliches: Needle in haystack--something extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find. Dates from 16th century although...
Hacking of emails…
Well, it happened to me. You think your email account is like finding a needle in a haystack, well believe me it is Not! First last cliches: keep an eye on- keep watch over something or someone. similar to keep your eyes peeled. In other words remain alert. An...
How do you find the time to read blogs?
How many blogs do you have bookmarked? How do you find the time to write on your own blog and read the others? Past Cliches: go haywire--run amok, hopelessly entangled or break down. Origin=2 theories: American - came from the practice of using old baling wire to...
work gets in the way…
Been too long since I've written here. All good intentions, but everything went haywire. Past Cliches: This, too, shall pass-troubles are temporary. Be patient and things will work out. Used in the biblical Apocrypha (c. 100 BC) in a serious way about human...
Time flies…
Well, can't believe how much time as passed since last here. When you keep busy, it just flies... Last Cliches: Crystal clear- Transparently obvious. This dates back (clear as crystal) from Biblical times in Book of Revelations ...clear as crystal (21:11). Term...
Editing….
Well, I'm editing and re-editing my manuscripts. Last cliches: First and Foremost: Most notable, important. Survived since 15th century when recorded in work by William Caxlar in a lecture. Keep One's Head above water: Avoid financial ruin or being overwhelmed by...
Writing groups and editing
Hi all, First and foremost, let's jump right into last cliches: Off the Cuff - impromptu. Comes from the practice of after-dinner speakes making notes for a speech on the cuff of their shirtsleeve at the last minute, obviously as opposed to preparing a speech well...
